How can I fix a crack on my front lip kit for civic fd?

[kaitoudark]

Hi Guys,
I had a minor accident involving my front lip kit being cracked :(

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4753282/frontcrack.jpg

Just wondering if you guys know a way to repair this? Any type of glue or epoxy to use?

[vlixcool]

cheap fix = superglue and cover it with sticker. expo fix = get some one to fix it for you, putty/sanding/repaint

[Renaissance_x]

A plastic welder could fix that.

[kaitoudark]

Getting someone to fix would cost alot...... probably same price as a new front lip kit. Was hoping to DIY the job.
Hmmmm.......any recommended putty or strong glue to use?

[Renaissance_x]

Is it a rare or expensive front lip?

The whole it would probably eb cheaper to replace this or this bumper needs to be replaced is just something panel beaters say to stay in buisness.

You may be able to fix it yourself with the right heat gun and the right type of plastic but if you are unskilled you might melt all the way through it.

How fast it melts also depends on the type of plastic it is.

[kaitoudark]

Front lip is not rare but costs around about $160~
DIY could cost me ~$70

[aaronng]

I would use a 2-part epoxy from the rear of the lip. If done properly using very little epoxy, you might not even need to sand and repaint.

[kaitoudark]

Thanks, I'll give that a try. Need to find the epoxy. Any brand recommendations?

[bigbaby0223]

Some body filler and a repaint maybe?

[GIPONU]

autobarn might have it.
its called "lordfusor"
usually panel shops use this brand, one of the most used

[jeremydawg]

dont forget if you do end up respraying there are primers specially made for plastic's. dont just use any old primer, it will flake.